French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau visited Rabat on Monday to discuss migration, organised crime, and drug trafficking with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdelouafi Laftit, AFP reported. The visit reflects improved Franco-Moroccan ties following France’s 2024 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. In contrast, relations with Algeria—an ally of the separatist Polisario Front—have deteriorated, with Algiers expelling 12 French officials on Monday, prompting Paris to warn of a swift response.
Morocco has approved the creation of a new state-backed company aimed at developing industrial zones dedicated to domestic defense production,
Algeria has canceled a major port construction deal with China and is now turning to France to modernize its maritime
Escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend have rattled Egypt’s economy and dealt a blow to its
Morocco is ramping up investment in desalination, dams, and water transfer projects to counter prolonged drought and protect its agricultural
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